📷 Great Divide Ski Area
North America
Great Divide Ski Area
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 27, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record
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Pre-season — not open yet
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Great Divide Ski Area is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February22cm avg
- #2March22cm avg
- #3January20cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 27, 2026
140 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Great Divide Ski Area
Great Divide Ski Area is located near Helena, Montana, and features over 1,600 acres of skiable terrain across three mountain faces. The resort is known for its friendly, laid-back atmosphere, affordable pricing, and diverse terrain suitable for beginners to advanced skiers. Signature experiences include night skiing, terrain parks, and a variety of events throughout the season. Key amenities include a full-service lodge, equipment rentals, and ski school programs.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Great Divide Ski Area
- Where is Great Divide Ski Area?
- Great Divide Ski Area is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Great Divide Ski Area?
- Great Divide Ski Area runs from a base elevation of 1,777 m (5,830 ft) to a summit of 2,234 m (7,329 ft), giving a vertical drop of 457 m (1,499 ft).
- How big is Great Divide Ski Area?
- Great Divide Ski Area has 1,600 acres (647 hectares) of skiable terrain, 140 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Great Divide Ski Area?
- Great Divide Ski Area is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Great Divide Ski Area get in a typical season?
- Great Divide Ski Area averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Great Divide Ski Area in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #428 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Great Divide Ski Area averaged -17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -31%, '15-16 -27%, '23-24 +7%. A pattern, not a promise.
